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About Techstars Startup Weekend Oakland

Techstars Startup Weekend is a 54 hour event that brings together Oakland designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and experts from all domains to do amazing things.

All Techstars Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and embark on a three-day frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback!

If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur and contribute to a more sustainable world, be part of Techstars Startup Weekend
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The three-day startup crash course

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The three-day startup crash course

01

Pitch

Pitch an idea, vote for your favorites, and form your team (or join someone else’s).

02

Build Something Real

Put your talents to work and build a real product, team, and brand for execution in the real world or even just your portfolio.

03

Launch!

Put final touches on your presentation and state your case to the Judges.

The best place to explore and learn entrepreneurship

Grow Your Network

Join designers, developers, and entrepreneurs from all walks of life, in this melting pot of innovation.

Advice

Each Techstars Startup Weekend is overseen by a group of mentors, coaches, and judges to turn your startup idea into a success story.

Build Something Real

Put your talents to work and build a real product, team, and brand for execution in the real world or even just your portfolio.